Sentences with phrase «especially obese dogs»

Note that certain types of dogs are more sensitive to heat, especially obese dogs and brachycephalic (short - nosed) breeds like Pugs and Bulldogs.

Not exact matches

Now all the super-antioxidant nutraceuticals and other supplements that are being put into new and improved manufactured, convenience foods, especially healthy snacks, beverages and pet foods, are a prop, a science - based piece of quackery when the basic diet of most consumers — 20 million of whom are morbidly obese in the US alone, — and of our dogs and cats — remains unchanged.

That is why most obese dogs are prone to heat stroke especially during summer time.

Also, in many cases, dogs (especially if they are obese) will consume less Young Again food than other foods with grains, glutens and other fillers that add unnecessary, fast - burning carbs.

Besides, the dog has a tendency to become obese and lazy especially if overfed.

As such many veterinarians and dog experts actually recommend the use of dog ramps especially if your pooch happens to be overweight or obese, is suffering from an illness especially in and around the joints, or is already in its golden years.

Obesity is an especially serious risk factor: breast tumors in obese dogs are four times more likely to be malignant and spread aggressively than breast cancer in dogs of healthy weight.

Additionally, short - nosed breeds of dogs and cats (like pugs, Boston terriers and Persians) and overweight or obese pets are especially predisposed to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

In addition, restricting calories too severely — especially for very obese dogs — can backfire, and can also result in nutritional deficiencies that can impair wound - healing and immune function.

Diet A poor diet that is high in fat can make it much more likely for your dog to develop heart problems — especially if you allow them to grow obese.